Acne | Expert Skin Advice from Renee Rouleau
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Renée Rouleau is a trusted skin care expert & celebrity esthetician who has been helping men & women of all ages attain glowing & beautiful skin.
Acne | Expert Skin Advice from Renee Rouleau
3M ago
Since my skincare beliefs are based on 9 Signature Skin Types, I don’t believe in a “one size fits all” approach to formulating products. With that being said, sometimes, a product that was formulated for one skin type can end up benefitting a lot of others, too.
That’s what happened when I formulated the Rapid Response Detox Masque. Even though it was originally intended to fight hormonal breakouts, it addresses all kinds of other skin issues, too. Because of this, it quickly became one of our best-selling products. Here are five reasons I think you might love it too!
The Benefits of the Rapi ..read more
Acne | Expert Skin Advice from Renee Rouleau
4M ago
Between school, sports, extracurriculars, homework, and hanging out with friends, I’ve been amazed at the amount of time and effort that teenagers have been able to devote to maintaining an extensive skincare routine– at times maybe a bit too extensive. Thanks to TikTok, the rise in skincare routines amongst teens has been quickly trending upward. Not only is it great that there is a lot of education on how a teen should take care of their skin, but I also love the fun, feel-good aspect that it brings about.
I know this feeling all too well, as beauty and self-care have always been in my ..read more
Acne | Expert Skin Advice from Renee Rouleau
5M ago
After a summer filled with sun, heat, chlorine, saltwater, and sunscreen, our skin often takes a beating, resulting in dullness, increased breakouts, and a lack of radiance. Seasonal skincare adjustments are something that many of us have become quite accustomed to, but sometimes it just doesn’t seem to be enough. If you neglected your skincare routine during those lazy summer days, developed brown spots from sun exposure, faced clogged pores and breakouts from sunscreen, or experienced dryness due to chlorine and saltwater, then your skin may need some extra TLC this fall– and I have just the ..read more
Acne | Expert Skin Advice from Renee Rouleau
10M ago
Do you struggle with constantly shiny skin? Are you having to reapply your makeup every few hours? Is accidentally leaving your blotting sheets at home a cause for panic? Chances are you have oily skin (Skin Type 1-4), generally characterized by excess oil production and visibly larger pores (most commonly in the T-zone). This type of skin is also more prone to clogged pores and blemishes. While your skin type boils down to a few unchangeable factors, such as genetics and age, a thoughtful skincare routine and the right ingredients can do wonders for managing oily skin and preventing breakouts ..read more
Acne | Expert Skin Advice from Renee Rouleau
10M ago
Did you know that each time you get a pimple, it goes through a life cycle? There are five stages of acne, and using the proper spot treatment at each stage is the key to getting rid of a blemish as fast as possible.
The reason it’s so important to understand the stages of a blemish is that you want to work with Mother Nature, not against her. Look at it this way—as soon as you get a pimple, your skin is doing everything it can to get rid of it. You want to support this process, not hinder it! I’ve been talking about the life cycle of a blemish since I became an esthetician over 30 years ..read more
Acne | Expert Skin Advice from Renee Rouleau
10M ago
Let’s face it, breaking out in the same areas over and over again is frustrating. At the end of the day, all breakouts are technically caused by the same thing—a combination of excess oil and dead skin cells builds up inside the pores, causing them to become clogged. This creates a more hospitable environment for bacteria, which can cause inflammation that leads to a full-on blemish.
With that said, the true nature of acne is complex, and it can be really difficult to pinpoint exactly what triggers it. Yes, some people are just more prone to it than others, but there can be all kinds of ..read more
Acne | Expert Skin Advice from Renee Rouleau
10M ago
These days, exfoliating acids are front and center in many skincare routines. They can be found in many types of products, from at-home peels and serums to toners and cleansers. The benefits of exfoliating acids are broad—they can improve skin texture, fine lines and wrinkles, discoloration, enlarged pores, and breakouts. They can even stimulate collagen production.
Exfoliating acids have come a long way since I first started in the business. Formulas have become gentler yet more sophisticated, and we’re starting to see brands expand beyond just the classic acids such as lactic, glycolic, and ..read more
Acne | Expert Skin Advice from Renee Rouleau
10M ago
If you deal with persistent breakouts, chances are you’ve spent countless hours and countless dollars looking for the holy grail product that would finally clear your skin for good. Unfortunately, the reality is that acne is a disease of the skin for which there is no known cure. While there are many companies that claim otherwise (saying you’ll never have to deal with another breakout again if you just use their products), the truth is that breakouts will continue to come and go.
That’s not to say you’re powerless or that the right at-home skincare routine can’t give you results. In fac ..read more
Acne | Expert Skin Advice from Renee Rouleau
10M ago
Summer is synonymous with ice cream, barbecue, and long days spent by the water. For many of us, though, it’s also synonymous with other (much less exciting) things—like, you guessed it, skin issues. Since people tend to spend more time outdoors, exposing their skin to environmental aggressors like the sun, heat, and chlorine, it’s no wonder they start to see sun damage and summer breakouts appear.
As for the latter, people are often surprised to find themselves breaking out so consistently in the summer. They wonder why their blemishes increase in number, even when they haven’t significantly ..read more
Acne | Expert Skin Advice from Renee Rouleau
10M ago
Updated 06/13/23. If you deal with frequent breakouts, surely you’ve tried everything under the sun to get clearer skin. Hopefully, you’re seeing results with your efforts, but if not, you might be making a few common acne mistakes. As an esthetician with over 30 years of experience, I’ve seen people make these mistakes all too often. Read on to learn all 5 mistakes, plus, how to avoid them!
5 Common Acne Mistakes 1: Sticking With an Acne-Focused Skincare Routine Well Into Adulthood
There comes a time in life (usually around our mid-20s) when breakouts decrease in frequency. However, many peop ..read more